Overview
- Toboni was officially introduced Wednesday and emphasized building a “scouting and player development monster” that marries analytics with coaching.
- A swift managerial search is underway; he has texted with interim Miguel Cairo and plans to speak with him within a week as the club moves quickly.
- He has not decided whether to hire a general manager, saying any addition would be chosen to complement his skills and experience.
- The former Red Sox senior vice president and assistant GM becomes MLB’s youngest head of baseball operations at 35 after helping strengthen Boston’s prospect base.
- Washington is coming off a 66-96 season with ESPN ranking its farm system 22nd, and early reaction praised Toboni’s vision even as questions about ownership support persisted.